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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.40, 1,251.75 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.40, 1,251.75 and 534.36 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.40 : 1,251.75 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.40/1,251.75 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.40x = 1,251.75 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.40x = 668,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,891.83/907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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