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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.17, 1,249.18 and 532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.17, 1,249.18 and 532.17 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.17 : 1,249.18 = 532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.17/1,249.18 = 532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.17x = 1,249.18 × 532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.17x = 664,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,776.12/905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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