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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,253.00 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,253.00 and 534.87 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,253.00 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,253.00 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,253.00 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 670,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,193.45/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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