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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.62, 1,365.80 and 520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.62, 1,365.80 and 520.07 is: 780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.62 : 1,365.80 = 520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.62/1,365.80 = 520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.62x = 1,365.80 × 520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.62x = 710,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,302.18/909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.88

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