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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,251.62 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,251.62 and 533.72 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,251.62 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,251.62 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,251.62 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 668,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,014.63/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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