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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,360.03 and 517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,360.03 and 517.35 is: 775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,360.03 = 517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,360.03 = 517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,360.03 × 517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 703,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,611.52/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.10

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