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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,249.02 and 512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,249.02 and 512.19 is: 706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,249.02 = 512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,249.02 = 512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,249.02 × 512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 639,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,735.55/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.82

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