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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,252.08 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,252.08 and 534.32 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,252.08 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,252.08 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,252.08 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 669,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,011.39/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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