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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,358.07 and 880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,358.07 and 880.88 is: 1,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,358.07 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,358.07 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,358.07 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 1,196,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,286.61/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.07

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