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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,251.66 and 514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,251.66 and 514.06 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,251.66 = 514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,251.66 = 514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,251.66 × 514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 643,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,428.34/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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