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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,251.36 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,251.36 and 533.85 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,251.36 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,251.36 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,251.36 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 668,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,038.54/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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