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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.79, 1,250.03 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.79, 1,250.03 and 512.82 is: 707.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.79 : 1,250.03 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.79/1,250.03 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.79x = 1,250.03 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.79x = 641,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,037.82/905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.71

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