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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,356.37 and 514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,356.37 and 514.30 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,356.37 = 514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,356.37 = 514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,356.37 × 514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 697,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,578.52/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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