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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,250.19 and 512.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,250.19 and 512.93 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,250.19 = 512.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,250.19 = 512.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,250.19 × 512.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 641,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,259.96/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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