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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,251.91 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,251.91 and 514.22 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,251.91 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,251.91 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,251.91 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 643,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,763.55/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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