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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.19, 1,251.92 and 514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.19, 1,251.92 and 514.34 is: 709.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.19 : 1,251.92 = 514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.19/1,251.92 = 514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.19x = 1,251.92 × 514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.19x = 643,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,912.53/907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.79

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