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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.50, 1,250.97 and 492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.50, 1,250.97 and 492.50 is: 679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.50 : 1,250.97 = 492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.50/1,250.97 = 492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.50x = 1,250.97 × 492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.50x = 616,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,102.73/906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.65

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