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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,250.16 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,250.16 and 507.59 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,250.16 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,250.16 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,250.16 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 634,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,568.71/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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