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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,361.00 and 517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,361.00 and 517.66 is: 776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,361.00 = 517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,361.00 = 517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,361.00 × 517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 704,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,533.15/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.57

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