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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.11, 1,248.93 and 512.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.11, 1,248.93 and 512.05 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.11 : 1,248.93 = 512.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.11/1,248.93 = 512.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.11x = 1,248.93 × 512.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.11x = 639,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,514.61/905.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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