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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,250.48 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,250.48 and 507.80 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,250.48 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,250.48 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,250.48 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 634,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,993.74/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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