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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,252.36 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,252.36 and 534.68 is: 737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,252.36 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,252.36 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,252.36 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 669,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,611.84/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.80

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