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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.07, 1,354.34 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.07, 1,354.34 and 512.87 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.07 : 1,354.34 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.07/1,354.34 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.07x = 1,354.34 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.07x = 694,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,591.02/904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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