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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.77, 1,390.20 and 907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.77, 1,390.20 and 907.90 is: 1,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.77 : 1,390.20 = 907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.77/1,390.20 = 907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.77x = 1,390.20 × 907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.77x = 1,262,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,162.58/929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.50

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