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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.54, 1,253.55 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.54, 1,253.55 and 789.28 is: 1,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.54 : 1,253.55 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.54/1,253.55 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.54x = 1,253.55 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.54x = 989,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,401.94/907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.20

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