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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.26, 1,248.92 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.26, 1,248.92 and 532.24 is: 734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.26 : 1,248.92 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.26/1,248.92 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.26x = 1,248.92 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.26x = 664,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,725.18/905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.29

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