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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,363.08 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,363.08 and 518.25 is: 778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,363.08 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,363.08 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,363.08 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 706,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,406.80/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.15

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