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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,362.37 and 771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,362.37 and 771.37 is: 1,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,362.37 = 771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,362.37 = 771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,362.37 × 771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 1,050,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,895.12/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.01

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