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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,360.62 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,360.62 and 517.62 is: 776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,360.62 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,360.62 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,360.62 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 704,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,284.12/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.07

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