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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,252.30 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,252.30 and 604.34 is: 834.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,252.30 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,252.30 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,252.30 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 756,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,814.98/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.19

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