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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.39, 1,249.46 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.39, 1,249.46 and 512.44 is: 707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.39 : 1,249.46 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.39/1,249.46 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.39x = 1,249.46 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.39x = 640,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,269.52/905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.18

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