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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,253.10 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,253.10 and 535.22 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,253.10 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,253.10 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,253.10 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 670,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,677.92/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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