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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,357.61 and 515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,357.61 and 515.75 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,357.61 = 515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,357.61 = 515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,357.61 × 515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 700,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,177.99/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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