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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.25, 1,254.77 and 516.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.25, 1,254.77 and 516.31 is: 712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.25 : 1,254.77 = 516.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.25/1,254.77 = 516.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.25x = 1,254.77 × 516.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.25x = 647,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,850.30/909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.51

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