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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.89, 1,250.18 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.89, 1,250.18 and 551.76 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.89 : 1,250.18 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.89/1,250.18 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.89x = 1,250.18 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.89x = 689,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,799.32/905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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