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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,251.98 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,251.98 and 534.32 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,251.98 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,251.98 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,251.98 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 668,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,949.02/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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