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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,250.38 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,250.38 and 533.25 is: 735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,250.38 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,250.38 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,250.38 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 666,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,765.14/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.78

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