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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,253.09 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,253.09 and 534.80 is: 738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,253.09 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,253.09 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,253.09 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 670,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,157.00/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.20

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