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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.84, 1,250.02 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.84, 1,250.02 and 507.48 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.84 : 1,250.02 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.84/1,250.02 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.84x = 1,250.02 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.84x = 634,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,360.15/905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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