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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.50, 1,249.38 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.50, 1,249.38 and 551.60 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.50 : 1,249.38 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.50/1,249.38 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.50x = 1,249.38 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.50x = 689,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,162.51/905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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