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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,251.32 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,251.32 and 533.72 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,251.32 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,251.32 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,251.32 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 667,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,854.97/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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