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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,254.33 and 735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,254.33 and 735.36 is: 1,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,254.33 = 735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,254.33 = 735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,254.33 × 735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 922,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,384.11/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.87

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