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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,359.42 and 873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,359.42 and 873.13 is: 1,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,359.42 = 873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,359.42 = 873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,359.42 × 873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 1,186,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,946.26/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.24

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