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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,252.01 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,252.01 and 529.22 is: 730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,252.01 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,252.01 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,252.01 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 662,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,579.83/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.21

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