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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,252.75 and 514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,252.75 and 514.82 is: 710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,252.75 = 514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,252.75 = 514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,252.75 × 514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 644,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,931.92/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.46

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