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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.36, 1,252.06 and 509.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.36, 1,252.06 and 509.02 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.36 : 1,252.06 = 509.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.36/1,252.06 = 509.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.36x = 1,252.06 × 509.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.36x = 637,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,319.18/907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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