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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.74, 1,251.39 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.74, 1,251.39 and 533.81 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.74 : 1,251.39 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.74/1,251.39 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.74x = 1,251.39 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.74x = 667,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,999.57/906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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