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