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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.18, 1,251.92 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.18, 1,251.92 and 514.22 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.18 : 1,251.92 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.18/1,251.92 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.18x = 1,251.92 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.18x = 643,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,757.33/907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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