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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,252.89 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,252.89 and 514.74 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,252.89 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,252.89 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,252.89 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 644,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,912.60/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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