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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,252.73 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,252.73 and 553.42 is: 763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,252.73 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,252.73 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,252.73 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 693,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,285.84/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.96

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