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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,252.08 and 514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,252.08 and 514.33 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,252.08 = 514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,252.08 = 514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,252.08 × 514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 643,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,979.18/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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