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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,252.58 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,252.58 and 529.68 is: 730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,252.58 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,252.58 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,252.58 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 663,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,466.57/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.80

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