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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.68, 1,249.78 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.68, 1,249.78 and 512.70 is: 707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.68 : 1,249.78 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.68/1,249.78 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.68x = 1,249.78 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.68x = 640,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,762.21/905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.49

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