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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,249.69 and 512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,249.69 and 512.69 is: 707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,249.69 = 512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,249.69 = 512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,249.69 × 512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 640,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,694.75/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.43

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