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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,357.76 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,357.76 and 560.39 is: 838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,357.76 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,357.76 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,357.76 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 760,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,869.74/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.58

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