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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.87, 1,249.91 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.87, 1,249.91 and 532.71 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.87 : 1,249.91 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.87/1,249.91 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.87x = 1,249.91 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.87x = 665,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,839.56/905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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