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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.69, 1,250.07 and 532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.69, 1,250.07 and 532.69 is: 735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.69 : 1,250.07 = 532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.69/1,250.07 = 532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.69x = 1,250.07 × 532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.69x = 665,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,899.79/905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.24

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