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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.21, 1,250.77 and 587.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.21, 1,250.77 and 587.61 is: 810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.21 : 1,250.77 = 587.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.21/1,250.77 = 587.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.21x = 1,250.77 × 587.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.21x = 734,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,958.80/907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.14

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