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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,359.54 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,359.54 and 536.80 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,359.54 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,359.54 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,359.54 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 729,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,801.07/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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