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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.62, 1,349.96 and 515.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.62, 1,349.96 and 515.18 is: 772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.62 : 1,349.96 = 515.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.62/1,349.96 = 515.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.62x = 1,349.96 × 515.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.62x = 695,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,472.39/900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.22

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