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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,249.37 and 506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,249.37 and 506.99 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,249.37 = 506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,249.37 = 506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,249.37 × 506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 633,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,418.10/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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