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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,254.92 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,254.92 and 516.52 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,254.92 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,254.92 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,254.92 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 648,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,191.28/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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