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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,250.33 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,250.33 and 533.15 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,250.33 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,250.33 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,250.33 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 666,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,604.52/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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