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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.41, 1,251.95 and 514.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.41, 1,251.95 and 514.29 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.41 : 1,251.95 = 514.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.41/1,251.95 = 514.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.41x = 1,251.95 × 514.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.41x = 643,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,862.79/907.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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