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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,361.76 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,361.76 and 532.12 is: 798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,361.76 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,361.76 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,361.76 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 724,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,619.73/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.71

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