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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,250.72 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,250.72 and 533.29 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,250.72 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,250.72 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,250.72 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 666,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,996.47/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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