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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.54 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.54 and 513.96 is: 709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.54 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.54 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.54 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 643,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,241.50/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.18

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