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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,250.44 and 532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,250.44 and 532.96 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,250.44 = 532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,250.44 = 532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,250.44 × 532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 666,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,434.50/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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