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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,253.20 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,253.20 and 535.02 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,253.20 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,253.20 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,253.20 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 670,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,484.49/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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