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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,252.25 and 514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,252.25 and 514.45 is: 709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,252.25 = 514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,252.25 = 514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,252.25 × 514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 644,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,221.58/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.94

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