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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.46, 1,250.97 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.46, 1,250.97 and 508.15 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.46 : 1,250.97 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.46/1,250.97 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.46x = 1,250.97 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.46x = 635,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,677.28/906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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