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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,249.61 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,249.61 and 522.28 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,249.61 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,249.61 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,249.61 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 652,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,640.06/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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