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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,255.25 and 516.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,255.25 and 516.65 is: 712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,255.25 = 516.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,255.25 = 516.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,255.25 × 516.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 648,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,524.91/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.95

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