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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.46, 1,250.61 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.46, 1,250.61 and 533.32 is: 735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.46 : 1,250.61 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.46/1,250.61 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.46x = 1,250.61 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.46x = 666,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,970.20/906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.80

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