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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,249.02 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,249.02 and 512.06 is: 706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,249.02 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,249.02 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,249.02 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 639,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,573.18/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.66

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