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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,251.78 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,251.78 and 534.07 is: 737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,251.78 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,251.78 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,251.78 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 668,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,538.14/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.02

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