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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,360.74 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,360.74 and 518.08 is: 776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,360.74 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,360.74 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,360.74 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 704,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,972.18/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.52

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