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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,359.36 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,359.36 and 559.74 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,359.36 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,359.36 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,359.36 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 760,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,880.22/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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