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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,251.14 and 533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,251.14 and 533.62 is: 736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,251.14 = 533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,251.14 = 533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,251.14 × 533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 667,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,633.33/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.40

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