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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.83, 1,251.28 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.83, 1,251.28 and 533.82 is: 736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.83 : 1,251.28 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.83/1,251.28 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.83x = 1,251.28 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.83x = 667,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,958.29/906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.59

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