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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,252.77 and 514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,252.77 and 514.83 is: 710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,252.77 = 514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,252.77 = 514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,252.77 × 514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 644,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,959.30/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.45

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