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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,251.75 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,251.75 and 514.07 is: 709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,251.75 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,251.75 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,251.75 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 643,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,480.86/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.42

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