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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,251.73 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,251.73 and 534.08 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,251.73 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,251.73 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,251.73 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 668,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,524.49/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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