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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,251.55 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,251.55 and 534.20 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,251.55 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,251.55 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,251.55 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 668,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,578.01/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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