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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.70, 1,252.64 and 514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.70, 1,252.64 and 514.73 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.70 : 1,252.64 = 514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.70/1,252.64 = 514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.70x = 1,252.64 × 514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.70x = 644,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,771.39/907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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