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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,249.08 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,249.08 and 512.16 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,249.08 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,249.08 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,249.08 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 639,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,728.81/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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