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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.84, 1,249.66 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.84, 1,249.66 and 532.16 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.84 : 1,249.66 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.84/1,249.66 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.84x = 1,249.66 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.84x = 665,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,019.07/905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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