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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,252.28 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,252.28 and 514.58 is: 710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,252.28 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,252.28 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,252.28 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 644,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,398.24/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.00

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