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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.90, 1,250.01 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.90, 1,250.01 and 507.51 is: 700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.90 : 1,250.01 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.90/1,250.01 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.90x = 1,250.01 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.90x = 634,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,392.58/905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.29

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