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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,252.15 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,252.15 and 553.45 is: 763.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,252.15 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,252.15 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,252.15 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 693,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,002.42/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.67

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