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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.56, 1,249.73 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.56, 1,249.73 and 507.23 is: 700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.56 : 1,249.73 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.56/1,249.73 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.56x = 1,249.73 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.56x = 633,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,900.55/905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.01

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