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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,254.47 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,254.47 and 516.11 is: 712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,254.47 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,254.47 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,254.47 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 647,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,435.66/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.20

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