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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,251.23 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,251.23 and 533.86 is: 736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,251.23 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,251.23 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,251.23 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 667,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,972.72/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.63

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