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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,252.01 and 508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,252.01 and 508.89 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,252.01 = 508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,252.01 = 508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,252.01 × 508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 637,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,132.82/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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