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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,355.16 and 830.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,355.16 and 830.93 is: 1,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,355.16 = 830.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,355.16 = 830.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,355.16 × 830.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 1,126,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,038.94/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.29

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