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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.69, 1,354.60 and 514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.69, 1,354.60 and 514.11 is: 769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.69 : 1,354.60 = 514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.69/1,354.60 = 514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.69x = 1,354.60 × 514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.69x = 696,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,413.41/904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.78

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