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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,250.24 and 858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,250.24 and 858.30 is: 1,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,250.24 = 858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,250.24 = 858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,250.24 × 858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 1,073,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,080.99/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.69

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