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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,250.60 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,250.60 and 533.40 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,250.60 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,250.60 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,250.60 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 667,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,070.04/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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