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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,249.00 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,249.00 and 532.04 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,249.00 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,249.00 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,249.00 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 664,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,510.38/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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