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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.37, 1,359.18 and 797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.37, 1,359.18 and 797.82 is: 1,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.37 : 1,359.18 = 797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.37/1,359.18 = 797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.37x = 1,359.18 × 797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.37x = 1,084,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,380.99/907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.08

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