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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,249.93 and 512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,249.93 and 512.80 is: 707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,249.93 = 512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,249.93 = 512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,249.93 × 512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 640,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,961.62/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.58

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