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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,250.42 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,250.42 and 507.84 is: 700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,250.42 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,250.42 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,250.42 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 635,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,013.29/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.71

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