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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,249.31 and 512.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,249.31 and 512.43 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,249.31 = 512.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,249.31 = 512.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,249.31 × 512.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 640,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,185.20/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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