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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,251.27 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,251.27 and 508.43 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,251.27 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,251.27 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,251.27 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 636,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,176.95/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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