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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,249.20 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,249.20 and 532.11 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,249.20 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,249.20 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,249.20 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 664,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,711.81/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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