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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,250.63 and 533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,250.63 and 533.00 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,250.63 = 533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,250.63 = 533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,250.63 × 533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 666,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,590.25/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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