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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,357.50 and 772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,357.50 and 772.60 is: 1,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,357.50 = 772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,357.50 = 772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,357.50 × 772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 1,048,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,804.50/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.12

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