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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,359.75 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,359.75 and 560.34 is: 839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,359.75 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,359.75 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,359.75 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 761,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,922.32/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.17

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