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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,252.85 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,252.85 and 534.83 is: 738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,252.85 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,252.85 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,252.85 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 670,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,063.89/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.18

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