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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,251.62 and 514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,251.62 and 514.01 is: 709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,251.62 = 514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,251.62 = 514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,251.62 × 514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 643,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,345.76/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.33

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