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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.56, 1,250.16 and 709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.56, 1,250.16 and 709.54 is: 979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.56 : 1,250.16 = 709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.56/1,250.16 = 709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.56x = 1,250.16 × 709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.56x = 887,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,038.53/905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.55

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