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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,250.12 and 627.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,250.12 and 627.31 is: 864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,250.12 = 627.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,250.12 = 627.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,250.12 × 627.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 784,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,211.22/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.55

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