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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,354.18 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,354.18 and 518.32 is: 776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,354.18 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,354.18 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,354.18 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 701,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,898.58/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.23

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