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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,249.01 and 512.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,249.01 and 512.11 is: 706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,249.01 = 512.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,249.01 = 512.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,249.01 × 512.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 639,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,628.96/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.70

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