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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,251.65 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,251.65 and 533.86 is: 736.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,251.65 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,251.65 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,251.65 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 668,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,204.07/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.67

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