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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,250.65 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,250.65 and 533.55 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,250.65 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,250.65 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,250.65 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 667,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,284.31/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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