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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.70, 1,249.88 and 512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.70, 1,249.88 and 512.74 is: 707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.70 : 1,249.88 = 512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.70/1,249.88 = 512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.70x = 1,249.88 × 512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.70x = 640,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,863.47/905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.59

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