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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,250 and 512.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,250 and 512.79 is: 707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,250 = 512.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,250 = 512.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,250 × 512.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 640,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,987.50/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.68

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