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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,250.72 and 507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,250.72 and 507.97 is: 701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,250.72 = 507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,250.72 = 507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,250.72 × 507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 635,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,328.24/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.03

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