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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.75, 1,249.94 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.75, 1,249.94 and 512.87 is: 707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.75 : 1,249.94 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.75/1,249.94 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.75x = 1,249.94 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.75x = 641,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,047.91/905.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.75

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