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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,250.80 and 508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,250.80 and 508.06 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,250.80 = 508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,250.80 = 508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,250.80 × 508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 635,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,481.45/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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