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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.35, 1,249.40 and 512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.35, 1,249.40 and 512.38 is: 707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.35 : 1,249.40 = 512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.35/1,249.40 = 512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.35x = 1,249.40 × 512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.35x = 640,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,167.57/905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.09

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