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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,251.68 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,251.68 and 513.88 is: 709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,251.68 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,251.68 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,251.68 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 643,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,213.32/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.17

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