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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,357.52 and 560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,357.52 and 560.27 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,357.52 = 560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,357.52 = 560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,357.52 × 560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 760,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,568.14/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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