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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,356.52 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,356.52 and 514.10 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,356.52 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,356.52 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,356.52 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 697,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,386.93/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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