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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.65, 1,252.59 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.65, 1,252.59 and 514.69 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.65 : 1,252.59 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.65/1,252.59 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.65x = 1,252.59 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.65x = 644,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,692.97/907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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