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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,252.98 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,252.98 and 515.03 is: 710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,252.98 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,252.98 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,252.98 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 645,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,322.29/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.72

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