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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,368.90 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,368.90 and 858.60 is: 1,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,368.90 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,368.90 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,368.90 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 1,175,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,337.54/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.57

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