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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.25, 1,252.01 and 514.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.25, 1,252.01 and 514.31 is: 709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.25 : 1,252.01 = 514.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.25/1,252.01 = 514.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.25x = 1,252.01 × 514.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.25x = 643,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,918.69/907.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.75

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