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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,249.94 and 512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,249.94 and 512.75 is: 707.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,249.94 = 512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,249.94 = 512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,249.94 × 512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 640,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,907.30/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.71

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