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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.41, 1,252.17 and 514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.41, 1,252.17 and 514.47 is: 709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.41 : 1,252.17 = 514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.41/1,252.17 = 514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.41x = 1,252.17 × 514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.41x = 644,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,203.90/907.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.94

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