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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,252.37 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,252.37 and 553.44 is: 763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,252.37 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,252.37 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,252.37 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 693,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,111.65/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.76

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