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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.90, 1,252.83 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.90, 1,252.83 and 514.84 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.90 : 1,252.83 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.90/1,252.83 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.90x = 1,252.83 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.90x = 645,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,007.00/907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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