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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.39, 1,252.22 and 514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.39, 1,252.22 and 514.41 is: 709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.39 : 1,252.22 = 514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.39/1,252.22 = 514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.39x = 1,252.22 × 514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.39x = 644,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,154.49/907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.90

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