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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.65, 1,252.65 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.65, 1,252.65 and 514.63 is: 710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.65 : 1,252.65 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.65/1,252.65 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.65x = 1,252.65 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.65x = 644,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,642.43/907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.24

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