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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.95, 1,250.27 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.95, 1,250.27 and 507.65 is: 700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.95 : 1,250.27 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.95/1,250.27 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.95x = 1,250.27 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.95x = 634,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,695.17/905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.59

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