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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,252.38 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,252.38 and 534.58 is: 737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,252.38 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,252.38 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,252.38 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 669,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,497.30/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.75

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