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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.62, 1,360.29 and 517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.62, 1,360.29 and 517.95 is: 776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.62 : 1,360.29 = 517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.62/1,360.29 = 517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.62x = 1,360.29 × 517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.62x = 704,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,562.21/907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.27

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