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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,358.70 and 521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,358.70 and 521.32 is: 780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,358.70 = 521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,358.70 = 521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,358.70 × 521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 708,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,317.48/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.74

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