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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,360.26 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,360.26 and 516.63 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,360.26 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,360.26 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,360.26 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 702,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,756.22/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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