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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,251.22 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,251.22 and 528.77 is: 729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,251.22 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,251.22 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,251.22 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 661,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,609.41/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.54

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