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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,249.07 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,249.07 and 532.06 is: 734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,249.07 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,249.07 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,249.07 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 664,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,574.40/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.23

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