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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,250.62 and 533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,250.62 and 533.10 is: 735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,250.62 = 533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,250.62 = 533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,250.62 × 533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 666,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,705.52/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.83

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