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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.29, 1,254.54 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.29, 1,254.54 and 516.24 is: 712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.29 : 1,254.54 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.29/1,254.54 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.29x = 1,254.54 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.29x = 647,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,642.76/909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.25

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