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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.62, 1,249.82 and 512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.62, 1,249.82 and 512.65 is: 707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.62 : 1,249.82 = 512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.62/1,249.82 = 512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.62x = 1,249.82 × 512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.62x = 640,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,720.22/905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.49

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