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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.21, 1,252.33 and 612.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.21, 1,252.33 and 612.87 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.21 : 1,252.33 = 612.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.21/1,252.33 = 612.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.21x = 1,252.33 × 612.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.21x = 767,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,512.42/907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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