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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,251.41 and 763.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,251.41 and 763.21 is: 1,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,251.41 = 763.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,251.41 = 763.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,251.41 × 763.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 955,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,088.63/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.72

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