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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,251.80 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,251.80 and 553.14 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,251.80 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,251.80 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,251.80 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 692,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,420.65/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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