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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,253.25 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,253.25 and 515.25 is: 711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,253.25 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,253.25 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,253.25 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 645,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,737.06/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.17

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