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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,251.90 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,251.90 and 514.32 is: 709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,251.90 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,251.90 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,251.90 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 643,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,877.21/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.69

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