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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.41, 1,360.01 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.41, 1,360.01 and 517.74 is: 775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.41 : 1,360.01 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.41/1,360.01 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.41x = 1,360.01 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.41x = 704,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,128.99/907.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.98

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