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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,252.84 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,252.84 and 514.84 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,252.84 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,252.84 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,252.84 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 645,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,012.15/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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