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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,251.14 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,251.14 and 508.28 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,251.14 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,251.14 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,251.14 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 635,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,933.84/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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