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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.15, 1,254.86 and 516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.15, 1,254.86 and 516.30 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.15 : 1,254.86 = 516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.15/1,254.86 = 516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.15x = 1,254.86 × 516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.15x = 647,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,884.22/909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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