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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,360.40 and 518.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,360.40 and 518.00 is: 776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,360.40 = 518.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,360.40 = 518.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,360.40 × 518.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 704,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,677.81/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.30

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