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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.44, 1,250.85 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.44, 1,250.85 and 508.10 is: 701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.44 : 1,250.85 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.44/1,250.85 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.44x = 1,250.85 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.44x = 635,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,550.63/906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.15

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