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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.43, 1,250.89 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.43, 1,250.89 and 533.42 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.43 : 1,250.89 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.43/1,250.89 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.43x = 1,250.89 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.43x = 667,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,249.74/906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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