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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,251.99 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,251.99 and 534.21 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,251.99 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,251.99 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,251.99 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 668,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,825.58/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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