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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,249.92 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,249.92 and 532.90 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,249.92 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,249.92 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,249.92 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 666,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,082.37/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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