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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.13, 1,250.16 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.13, 1,250.16 and 532.90 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.13 : 1,250.16 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.13/1,250.16 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.13x = 1,250.16 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.13x = 666,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,210.26/906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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