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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,250.28 and 527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,250.28 and 527.89 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,250.28 = 527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,250.28 = 527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,250.28 × 527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 660,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,007.18/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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