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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,249.36 and 551.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,249.36 and 551.17 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,249.36 = 551.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,249.36 = 551.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,249.36 × 551.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 688,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,604.88/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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