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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,251.82 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,251.82 and 514.18 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,251.82 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,251.82 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,251.82 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 643,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,660.81/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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