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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,251.86 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,251.86 and 508.80 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,251.86 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,251.86 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,251.86 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 636,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,946.37/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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