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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,359.36 and 784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,359.36 and 784.80 is: 1,176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,359.36 = 784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,359.36 = 784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,359.36 × 784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 1,066,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,825.73/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.11

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