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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,250.98 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,250.98 and 508.28 is: 701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,250.98 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,250.98 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,250.98 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 635,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,840.59/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.35

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