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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.51, 1,249.62 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.51, 1,249.62 and 501.75 is: 692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.51 : 1,249.62 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.51/1,249.62 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.51x = 1,249.62 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.51x = 626,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,996.84/905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.42

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