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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.02, 1,254.47 and 516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.02, 1,254.47 and 516.10 is: 712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.02 : 1,254.47 = 516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.02/1,254.47 = 516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.02x = 1,254.47 × 516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.02x = 647,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,426.25/909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.23

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