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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.57, 1,252.38 and 514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.57, 1,252.38 and 514.59 is: 710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.57 : 1,252.38 = 514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.57/1,252.38 = 514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.57x = 1,252.38 × 514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.57x = 644,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,462.22/907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.10

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