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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,248.80 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,248.80 and 532 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,248.80 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,248.80 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,248.80 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 664,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,361.60/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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