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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,252.20 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,252.20 and 503.64 is: 694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,252.20 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,252.20 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,252.20 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 630,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,654.44/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.99

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