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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,355.51 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,355.51 and 514.74 is: 771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,355.51 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,355.51 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,355.51 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 697,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,732.64/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.48

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