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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,359.53 and 844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,359.53 and 844.25 is: 1,264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,359.53 = 844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,359.53 = 844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,359.53 × 844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 1,147,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,778.98/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.87

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