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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.13, 1,249.98 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.13, 1,249.98 and 533.08 is: 735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.13 : 1,249.98 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.13/1,249.98 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.13x = 1,249.98 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.13x = 666,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,333.09/906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.37

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