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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,251.76 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,251.76 and 534.24 is: 737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,251.76 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,251.76 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,251.76 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 668,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,739.93/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.19

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