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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.05, 1,254.52 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.05, 1,254.52 and 516.11 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.05 : 1,254.52 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.05/1,254.52 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.05x = 1,254.52 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.05x = 647,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,462.75/909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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