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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,249.41 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,249.41 and 532.68 is: 734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,249.41 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,249.41 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,249.41 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 665,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,535.72/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.85

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