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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.12, 1,254.66 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.12, 1,254.66 and 516.16 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.12 : 1,254.66 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.12/1,254.66 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.12x = 1,254.66 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.12x = 647,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,605.31/909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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