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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,253.29 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,253.29 and 534.92 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,253.29 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,253.29 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,253.29 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 670,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,410.34/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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