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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,250.03 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,250.03 and 532.74 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,250.03 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,250.03 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,250.03 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 665,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,940.98/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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