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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.17, 1,254.73 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.17, 1,254.73 and 516.21 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.17 : 1,254.73 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.17/1,254.73 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.17x = 1,254.73 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.17x = 647,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,701.59/909.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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