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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,254.54 and 516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,254.54 and 516.10 is: 712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,254.54 = 516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,254.54 = 516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,254.54 × 516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 647,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,468.09/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.18

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