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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,358.07 and 780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,358.07 and 780.66 is: 1,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,358.07 = 780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,358.07 = 780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,358.07 × 780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 1,060,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,190.93/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.41

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