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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,251.11 and 508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,251.11 and 508.23 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,251.11 = 508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,251.11 = 508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,251.11 × 508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 635,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,851.64/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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