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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,252.97 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,252.97 and 529.89 is: 731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,252.97 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,252.97 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,252.97 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 663,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,933.62/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.26

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