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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.79, 1,249.89 and 512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.79, 1,249.89 and 512.73 is: 707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.79 : 1,249.89 = 512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.79/1,249.89 = 512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.79x = 1,249.89 × 512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.79x = 640,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,856.10/905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.51

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