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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.93, 1,250.15 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.93, 1,250.15 and 507.63 is: 700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.93 : 1,250.15 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.93/1,250.15 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.93x = 1,250.15 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.93x = 634,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,618.65/905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.51

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