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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,250.55 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,250.55 and 533.18 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,250.55 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,250.55 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,250.55 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 666,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,762.00/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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