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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.64, 1,253.06 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.64, 1,253.06 and 597.68 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.64 : 1,253.06 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.64/1,253.06 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.64x = 1,253.06 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.64x = 748,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,928.90/907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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