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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,250.24 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,250.24 and 533.09 is: 735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,250.24 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,250.24 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,250.24 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 666,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,490.90/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.56

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