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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.67, 1,358.44 and 561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.67, 1,358.44 and 561.23 is: 839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.67 : 1,358.44 = 561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.67/1,358.44 = 561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.67x = 1,358.44 × 561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.67x = 762,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,394.18/907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.94

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