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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,252.90 and 509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,252.90 and 509.59 is: 703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,252.90 = 509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,252.90 = 509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,252.90 × 509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 638,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,467.51/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.24

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