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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,252.75 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,252.75 and 534.79 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,252.75 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,252.75 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,252.75 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 669,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,958.17/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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