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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,252.86 and 515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,252.86 and 515 is: 710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,252.86 = 515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,252.86 = 515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,252.86 × 515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 645,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,222.90/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.69

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