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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,251.96 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,251.96 and 627.32 is: 865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,251.96 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,251.96 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,251.96 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 785,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,373.29/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.35

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