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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,252.62 and 514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,252.62 and 514.70 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,252.62 = 514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,252.62 = 514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,252.62 × 514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 644,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,723.51/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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