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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.63, 1,358.99 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.63, 1,358.99 and 711.60 is: 1,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.63 : 1,358.99 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.63/1,358.99 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.63x = 1,358.99 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.63x = 967,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,057.28/907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.48

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