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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,253.44 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,253.44 and 628.02 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,253.44 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,253.44 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,253.44 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 787,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,185.39/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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