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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,249.14 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,249.14 and 512.15 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,249.14 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,249.14 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,249.14 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 639,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,747.05/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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