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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,251.24 and 628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,251.24 and 628.40 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,251.24 = 628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,251.24 = 628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,251.24 × 628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 786,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,279.22/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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