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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,356.25 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,356.25 and 515.23 is: 772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,356.25 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,356.25 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,356.25 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 698,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,780.69/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.21

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