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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.97, 1,251.50 and 508.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.97, 1,251.50 and 508.65 is: 701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.97 : 1,251.50 = 508.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.97/1,251.50 = 508.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.97x = 1,251.50 × 508.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.97x = 636,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,576.75/906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.87

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