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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.31, 1,359.54 and 516.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.31, 1,359.54 and 516.83 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.31 : 1,359.54 = 516.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.31/1,359.54 = 516.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.31x = 1,359.54 × 516.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.31x = 702,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,644.26/907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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