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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,251.07 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,251.07 and 508.16 is: 701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,251.07 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,251.07 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,251.07 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 635,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,743.73/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.30

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