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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,359.72 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,359.72 and 522 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,359.72 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,359.72 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,359.72 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 709,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,773.84/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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