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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,249.66 and 512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,249.66 and 512.63 is: 707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,249.66 = 512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,249.66 = 512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,249.66 × 512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 640,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,613.21/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.38

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