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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.59, 1,249.32 and 783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.59, 1,249.32 and 783.66 is: 1,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.59 : 1,249.32 = 783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.59/1,249.32 = 783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.59x = 1,249.32 × 783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.59x = 979,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,042.11/907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.73

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