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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.31, 1,251.72 and 592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.31, 1,251.72 and 592.47 is: 817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.31 : 1,251.72 = 592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.31/1,251.72 = 592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.31x = 1,251.72 × 592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.31x = 741,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,606.55/907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.37

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