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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,250.01 and 783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,250.01 and 783.24 is: 1,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,250.01 = 783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,250.01 = 783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,250.01 × 783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 979,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,057.83/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.50

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