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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,250.28 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,250.28 and 538 is: 742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,250.28 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,250.28 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,250.28 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 672,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,650.64/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.44

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