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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.42, 1,252.38 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.42, 1,252.38 and 534.46 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.42 : 1,252.38 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.42/1,252.38 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.42x = 1,252.38 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.42x = 669,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,347.01/907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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