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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,362.65 and 777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,362.65 and 777.18 is: 1,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,362.65 = 777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,362.65 = 777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,362.65 × 777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 1,059,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,020.44/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.31

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