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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,251.52 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,251.52 and 534.02 is: 736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,251.52 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,251.52 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,251.52 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 668,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,336.71/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.82

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