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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,251.40 and 733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,251.40 and 733.20 is: 1,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,251.40 = 733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,251.40 = 733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,251.40 × 733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 917,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,526.48/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.58

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