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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.01, 1,251.77 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.01, 1,251.77 and 514.07 is: 709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.01 : 1,251.77 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.01/1,251.77 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.01x = 1,251.77 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.01x = 643,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,488.57/907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.47

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