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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,351.34 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,351.34 and 516.44 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,351.34 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,351.34 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,351.34 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 697,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,886.03/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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