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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,362.33 and 518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,362.33 and 518.99 is: 779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,362.33 = 518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,362.33 = 518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,362.33 × 518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 707,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,035.65/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.09

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