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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.75, 1,252.71 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.75, 1,252.71 and 534.66 is: 737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.75 : 1,252.71 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.75/1,252.71 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.75x = 1,252.71 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.75x = 669,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,773.93/907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.84

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