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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,245.12 and 899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,245.12 and 899.93 is: 1,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,245.12 = 899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,245.12 = 899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,245.12 × 899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 1,120,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,520.84/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.43

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