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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,251.74 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,251.74 and 514.08 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,251.74 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,251.74 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,251.74 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 643,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,491.93/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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