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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,252.38 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,252.38 and 534.55 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,252.38 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,252.38 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,252.38 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 669,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,459.73/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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