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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,359.28 and 516.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,359.28 and 516.85 is: 774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,359.28 = 516.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,359.28 = 516.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,359.28 × 516.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 702,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,543.87/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.35

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