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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,253.08 and 515.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,253.08 and 515.05 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,253.08 = 515.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,253.08 = 515.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,253.08 × 515.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 645,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,398.85/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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