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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.66, 1,249.68 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.66, 1,249.68 and 507.34 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.66 : 1,249.68 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.66/1,249.68 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.66x = 1,249.68 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.66x = 634,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,012.65/905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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