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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,249.34 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,249.34 and 512.34 is: 707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,249.34 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,249.34 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,249.34 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 640,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,086.86/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.01

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