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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,252.27 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,252.27 and 529.42 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,252.27 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,252.27 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,252.27 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 662,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,967.87/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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