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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,253.06 and 514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,253.06 and 514.86 is: 710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,253.06 = 514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,253.06 = 514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,253.06 × 514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 645,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,150.47/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.58

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