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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,251.96 and 731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,251.96 and 731.92 is: 1,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,251.96 = 731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,251.96 = 731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,251.96 × 731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 916,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,334.56/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.16

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