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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.33, 1,252.12 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.33, 1,252.12 and 534.32 is: 737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.33 : 1,252.12 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.33/1,252.12 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.33x = 1,252.12 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.33x = 669,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,032.76/907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.36

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