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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,249.50 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,249.50 and 512.46 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,249.50 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,249.50 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,249.50 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 640,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,318.77/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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