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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.91, 1,250.07 and 507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.91, 1,250.07 and 507.56 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.91 : 1,250.07 = 507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.91/1,250.07 = 507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.91x = 1,250.07 × 507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.91x = 634,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,479.28/905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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