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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,250.76 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,250.76 and 533.28 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,250.76 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,250.76 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,250.76 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 667,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,005.29/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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