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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.30, 1,251.61 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.30, 1,251.61 and 534.04 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.30 : 1,251.61 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.30/1,251.61 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.30x = 1,251.61 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.30x = 668,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,409.80/907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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