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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.67, 1,251.01 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.67, 1,251.01 and 533.39 is: 735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.67 : 1,251.01 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.67/1,251.01 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.67x = 1,251.01 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.67x = 667,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,270.64/906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.96

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