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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,250.17 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,250.17 and 533.20 is: 735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,250.17 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,250.17 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,250.17 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 666,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,590.64/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.56

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