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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,249.20 and 512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,249.20 and 512.27 is: 707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,249.20 = 512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,249.20 = 512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,249.20 × 512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 639,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,921.44/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.01

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