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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.01, 1,250.36 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.01, 1,250.36 and 532.86 is: 735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.01 : 1,250.36 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.01/1,250.36 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.01x = 1,250.36 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.01x = 666,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,261.91/906.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.38

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