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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.54, 1,252.11 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.54, 1,252.11 and 534.38 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.54 : 1,252.11 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.54/1,252.11 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.54x = 1,252.11 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.54x = 669,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,102.54/907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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