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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,251.61 and 514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,251.61 and 514.03 is: 709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,251.61 = 514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,251.61 = 514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,251.61 × 514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 643,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,356.26/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.33

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