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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.78, 1,252.14 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.78, 1,252.14 and 534.44 is: 737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.78 : 1,252.14 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.78/1,252.14 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.78x = 1,252.14 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.78x = 669,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,198.84/907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.18

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