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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.96, 1,251.56 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.96, 1,251.56 and 534.14 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.96 : 1,251.56 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.96/1,251.56 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.96x = 1,251.56 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.96x = 668,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,508.26/906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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