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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.42, 1,250.64 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.42, 1,250.64 and 507.99 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.42 : 1,250.64 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.42/1,250.64 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.42x = 1,250.64 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.42x = 635,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,312.61/906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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