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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,252.96 and 514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,252.96 and 514.99 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,252.96 = 514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,252.96 = 514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,252.96 × 514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 645,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,261.87/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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