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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.40, 1,359.45 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.40, 1,359.45 and 516.92 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.40 : 1,359.45 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.40/1,359.45 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.40x = 1,359.45 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.40x = 702,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,720.10/907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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