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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,252.67 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,252.67 and 534.50 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,252.67 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,252.67 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,252.67 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 669,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,547.88/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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