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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,250.68 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,250.68 and 533.22 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,250.68 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,250.68 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,250.68 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 666,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,887.59/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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