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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,252.37 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,252.37 and 514.46 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,252.37 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,252.37 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,252.37 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 644,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,298.69/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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