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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,252.49 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,252.49 and 534.60 is: 737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,252.49 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,252.49 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,252.49 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 669,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,578.48/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.74

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