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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,360.94 and 532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,360.94 and 532.45 is: 798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,360.94 = 532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,360.94 = 532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,360.94 × 532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 724,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,628.44/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.42

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