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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,249.26 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,249.26 and 507.02 is: 699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,249.26 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,249.26 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,249.26 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 633,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,398.68/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.63

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