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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,250.23 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,250.23 and 533.04 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,250.23 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,250.23 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,250.23 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 666,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,422.60/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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