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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,248.74 and 532.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,248.74 and 532.09 is: 734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,248.74 = 532.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,248.74 = 532.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,248.74 × 532.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 664,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,442.07/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.12

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