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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,252.88 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,252.88 and 504.09 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,252.88 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,252.88 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,252.88 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 631,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,561.76/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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