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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.96, 1,357.44 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.96, 1,357.44 and 520.32 is: 780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.96 : 1,357.44 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.96/1,357.44 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.96x = 1,357.44 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.96x = 706,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,303.18/904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.48

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