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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.17, 1,251.87 and 514.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.17, 1,251.87 and 514.19 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.17 : 1,251.87 = 514.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.17/1,251.87 = 514.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.17x = 1,251.87 × 514.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.17x = 643,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,692.78/907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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