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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.93 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.93 and 514.17 is: 709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.93 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.93 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.93 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 643,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,704.85/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.69

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