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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,251.48 and 508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,251.48 and 508.69 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,251.48 = 508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,251.48 = 508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,251.48 × 508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 636,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,612.23/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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