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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,252.19 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,252.19 and 534.22 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,252.19 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,252.19 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,252.19 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 668,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,944.94/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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