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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,360.42 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,360.42 and 517.01 is: 774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,360.42 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,360.42 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,360.42 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 703,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,344.51/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.77

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