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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.39, 1,249.01 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.39, 1,249.01 and 532.35 is: 734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.39 : 1,249.01 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.39/1,249.01 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.39x = 1,249.01 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.39x = 664,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,910.93/905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.39

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