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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,254.66 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,254.66 and 516.20 is: 712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,254.66 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,254.66 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,254.66 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 647,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,649.22/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.30

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