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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,252.16 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,252.16 and 514.24 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,252.16 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,252.16 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,252.16 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 643,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,910.76/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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