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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,253.00 and 712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,253.00 and 712.27 is: 983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,253.00 = 712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,253.00 = 712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,253.00 × 712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 892,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,472.96/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.69

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