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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.13, 1,250.49 and 533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.13, 1,250.49 and 533.13 is: 735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.13 : 1,250.49 = 533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.13/1,250.49 = 533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.13x = 1,250.49 × 533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.13x = 666,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,673.73/906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.74

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