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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,251.89 and 514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,251.89 and 514.23 is: 709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,251.89 = 514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,251.89 = 514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,251.89 × 514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 643,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,756.82/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.66

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