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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,253.00 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,253.00 and 515.03 is: 710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,253.00 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,253.00 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,253.00 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 645,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,333.15/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.81

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