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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.82, 1,249.70 and 551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.82, 1,249.70 and 551.59 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.82 : 1,249.70 = 551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.82/1,249.70 = 551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.82x = 1,249.70 × 551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.82x = 689,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,323.17/905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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