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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,249.77 and 551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,249.77 and 551.46 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,249.77 = 551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,249.77 = 551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,249.77 × 551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 689,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,198.16/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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