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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,251.58 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,251.58 and 533.92 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,251.58 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,251.58 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,251.58 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 668,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,243.59/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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