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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,252.14 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,252.14 and 627.36 is: 866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,252.14 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,252.14 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,252.14 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 785,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,542.55/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.07

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