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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,360.28 and 516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,360.28 and 516.64 is: 774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,360.28 = 516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,360.28 = 516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,360.28 × 516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 702,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,772.48/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.42

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