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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,248.98 and 512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,248.98 and 512.09 is: 706.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,248.98 = 512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,248.98 = 512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,248.98 × 512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 639,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,590.17/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.67

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