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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,251.98 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,251.98 and 514.28 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,251.98 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,251.98 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,251.98 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 643,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,868.27/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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