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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,250.83 and 508.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,250.83 and 508.22 is: 701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,250.83 = 508.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,250.83 = 508.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,250.83 × 508.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 635,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,695.89/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.18

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