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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.19, 1,251.92 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.19, 1,251.92 and 534.18 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.19 : 1,251.92 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.19/1,251.92 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.19x = 1,251.92 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.19x = 668,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,750.63/907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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