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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,252.09 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,252.09 and 493.32 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,252.09 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,252.09 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,252.09 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 617,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,681.04/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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