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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,254.55 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,254.55 and 516.15 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,254.55 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,254.55 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,254.55 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 647,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,535.98/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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