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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,251.30 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,251.30 and 533.76 is: 736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,251.30 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,251.30 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,251.30 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 667,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,893.89/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.66

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