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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.44, 1,251.72 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.44, 1,251.72 and 627.36 is: 865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.44 : 1,251.72 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.44/1,251.72 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.44x = 1,251.72 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.44x = 785,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,279.06/907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.38

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