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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,252.14 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,252.14 and 534.74 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,252.14 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,252.14 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,252.14 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 669,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,569.34/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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