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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,252.90 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,252.90 and 534.85 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,252.90 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,252.90 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,252.90 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 670,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,118.15/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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