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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.21, 1,249.19 and 532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.21, 1,249.19 and 532.19 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.21 : 1,249.19 = 532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.21/1,249.19 = 532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.21x = 1,249.19 × 532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.21x = 664,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,808.88/905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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