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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,357.01 and 515.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,357.01 and 515.57 is: 772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,357.01 = 515.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,357.01 = 515.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,357.01 × 515.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 699,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,631.07/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.77

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