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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.45, 1,249.56 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.45, 1,249.56 and 507.20 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.45 : 1,249.56 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.45/1,249.56 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.45x = 1,249.56 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.45x = 633,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,770.58/905.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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