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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.81, 1,250.03 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.81, 1,250.03 and 532.80 is: 735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.81 : 1,250.03 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.81/1,250.03 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.81x = 1,250.03 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.81x = 666,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,015.98/905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.27

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