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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.33, 1,251.78 and 514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.33, 1,251.78 and 514.06 is: 709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.33 : 1,251.78 = 514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.33/1,251.78 = 514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.33x = 1,251.78 × 514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.33x = 643,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,490.03/907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.21

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