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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.21, 1,251.95 and 534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.21, 1,251.95 and 534.23 is: 737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.21 : 1,251.95 = 534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.21/1,251.95 = 534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.21x = 1,251.95 × 534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.21x = 668,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,829.25/907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.24

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