In nature, the element X consists of two naturally occurring isotopes. 107X with abundance 55.84% and isotopic mass 106.9051 amu and 109X with isotopic mass 108.9048 amu. Use the given information to calculate the atomic mass of the element X to an accuracy of .001% (Report your answer like this yyy.yyyy)

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In nature, the element X consists of two naturally occurring isotopes. 107X with abundance 55.84% and isotopic mass 106.9051 amu and 109X with isotopic mass 108.9048 amu. Use the given information to calculate the atomic mass of the element X to an accuracy of .001% (Report your answer like this yyy.yyyy)

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