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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,249.43 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,249.43 and 507.06 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,249.43 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,249.43 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,249.43 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 633,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,533.44/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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