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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.86, 1,251.10 and 533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.86, 1,251.10 and 533.59 is: 736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.86 : 1,251.10 = 533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.86/1,251.10 = 533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.86x = 1,251.10 × 533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.86x = 667,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,574.45/906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.14

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