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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,249.05 and 532.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,249.05 and 532.27 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,249.05 = 532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,249.05 = 532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,249.05 × 532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 664,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,830.91/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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