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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,250.22 and 512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,250.22 and 512.98 is: 707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,250.22 = 512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,250.22 = 512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,250.22 × 512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 641,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,337.86/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.91

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