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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,244.31 and 899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,244.31 and 899.33 is: 1,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,244.31 = 899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,244.31 = 899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,244.31 × 899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 1,119,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,045.31/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.61

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