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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,250.09 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,250.09 and 532.88 is: 735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,250.09 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,250.09 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,250.09 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 666,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,139.04/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.22

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