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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,359.33 and 516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,359.33 and 516.99 is: 776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,359.33 = 516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,359.33 = 516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,359.33 × 516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 702,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,760.02/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.08

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