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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,253.52 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,253.52 and 559.08 is: 771.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,253.52 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,253.52 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,253.52 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 700,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,817.96/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.89

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