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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,249.07 and 506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,249.07 and 506.84 is: 699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,249.07 = 506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,249.07 = 506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,249.07 × 506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 633,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,069.86/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.38

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