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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,251.77 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,251.77 and 534.09 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,251.77 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,251.77 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,251.77 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 668,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,552.92/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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