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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.66, 1,252.28 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.66, 1,252.28 and 534.77 is: 737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.66 : 1,252.28 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.66/1,252.28 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.66x = 1,252.28 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.66x = 669,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,681.78/907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.81

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