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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,251.96 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,251.96 and 534.34 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,251.96 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,251.96 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,251.96 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 668,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,972.31/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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