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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,359.45 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,359.45 and 704.84 is: 1,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,359.45 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,359.45 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,359.45 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 958,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,187.94/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.47

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