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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.84 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.84 and 552.96 is: 763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.84 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.84 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.84 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 692,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,217.45/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.18

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