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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.85, 1,360.82 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.85, 1,360.82 and 517.01 is: 774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.85 : 1,360.82 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.85/1,360.82 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.85x = 1,360.82 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.85x = 703,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,548.16/907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.97

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