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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,358.10 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,358.10 and 599.40 is: 897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,358.10 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,358.10 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,358.10 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 814,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,045.14/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.32

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