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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,249.43 and 551.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,249.43 and 551.23 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,249.43 = 551.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,249.43 = 551.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,249.43 × 551.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 688,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,714.30/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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