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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,250.83 and 533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,250.83 and 533.51 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,250.83 = 533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,250.83 = 533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,250.83 × 533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 667,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,330.31/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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