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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,360.65 and 556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,360.65 and 556.23 is: 834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,360.65 = 556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,360.65 = 556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,360.65 × 556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 756,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,834.35/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.09

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