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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,360.53 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,360.53 and 599.94 is: 899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,360.53 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,360.53 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,360.53 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 816,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,236.37/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.06

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