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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,248.88 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,248.88 and 695.52 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,248.88 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,248.88 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,248.88 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 868,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,621.02/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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