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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.15, 1,251.72 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.15, 1,251.72 and 533.99 is: 736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.15 : 1,251.72 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.15/1,251.72 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.15x = 1,251.72 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.15x = 668,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,406.84/907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.82

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