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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.98, 1,356.24 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.98, 1,356.24 and 514.92 is: 771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.98 : 1,356.24 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.98/1,356.24 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.98x = 1,356.24 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.98x = 698,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,355.10/904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.68

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