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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,255.88 and 774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,255.88 and 774.60 is: 1,071.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,255.88 = 774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,255.88 = 774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,255.88 × 774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 972,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,804.65/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.87

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