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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.27 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.27 and 533.76 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.27 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.27 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.27 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 667,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,877.88/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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