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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,252.14 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,252.14 and 514.44 is: 709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,252.14 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,252.14 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,252.14 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 644,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,150.90/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.93

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