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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,251.88 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,251.88 and 534.45 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,251.88 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,251.88 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,251.88 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 669,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,065.93/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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