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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,251.94 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,251.94 and 514.21 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,251.94 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,251.94 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,251.94 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 643,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,760.07/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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