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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,251.03 and 774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,251.03 and 774.33 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,251.03 = 774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,251.03 = 774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,251.03 × 774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 968,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,710.06/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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