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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,357.80 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,357.80 and 515.20 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,357.80 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,357.80 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,357.80 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 699,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,538.56/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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