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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.71, 1,355.94 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.71, 1,355.94 and 515.03 is: 771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.71 : 1,355.94 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.71/1,355.94 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.71x = 1,355.94 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.71x = 698,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,346.39/904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.91

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