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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.72, 1,249.50 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.72, 1,249.50 and 551.49 is: 760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.72 : 1,249.50 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.72/1,249.50 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.72x = 1,249.50 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.72x = 689,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,089.61/905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.82

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