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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,252.33 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,252.33 and 534.22 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,252.33 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,252.33 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,252.33 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 669,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,015.27/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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