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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.33, 1,250.94 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.33, 1,250.94 and 587.73 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.33 : 1,250.94 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.33/1,250.94 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.33x = 1,250.94 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.33x = 735,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,216.53/907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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