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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,359.24 and 689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,359.24 and 689.42 is: 1,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,359.24 = 689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,359.24 = 689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,359.24 × 689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 937,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,087.24/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.10

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