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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,250.70 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,250.70 and 508.12 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,250.70 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,250.70 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,250.70 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 635,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,505.68/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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