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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,252.38 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,252.38 and 623.97 is: 861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,252.38 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,252.38 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,252.38 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 781,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,447.55/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.44

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