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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,250.81 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,250.81 and 533.71 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,250.81 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,250.81 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,250.81 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 667,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,563.67/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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