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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.00, 1,248.80 and 512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.00, 1,248.80 and 512.01 is: 706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.00 : 1,248.80 = 512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.00/1,248.80 = 512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.00x = 1,248.80 × 512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.00x = 639,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,395.53/905.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.52

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