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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.91, 1,251.54 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.91, 1,251.54 and 534.12 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.91 : 1,251.54 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.91/1,251.54 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.91x = 1,251.54 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.91x = 668,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,479.41/906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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