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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,251.75 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,251.75 and 513.88 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,251.75 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,251.75 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,251.75 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 643,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,248.09/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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