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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,250.07 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,250.07 and 512.82 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,250.07 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,250.07 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,250.07 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 641,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,060.90/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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