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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,249.67 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,249.67 and 527.64 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,249.67 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,249.67 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,249.67 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 659,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,377.20/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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