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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,251.69 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,251.69 and 514.04 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,251.69 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,251.69 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,251.69 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 643,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,418.73/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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