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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,251.09 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,251.09 and 533.55 is: 736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,251.09 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,251.09 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,251.09 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 667,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,519.07/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.29

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