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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,251.12 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,251.12 and 533.88 is: 736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,251.12 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,251.12 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,251.12 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 667,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,947.95/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.57

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