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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.59, 1,363.41 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.59, 1,363.41 and 561.18 is: 843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.59 : 1,363.41 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.59/1,363.41 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.59x = 1,363.41 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.59x = 765,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,118.42/907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.02

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