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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,252.47 and 514.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,252.47 and 514.77 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,252.47 = 514.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,252.47 = 514.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,252.47 × 514.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 644,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,733.98/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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