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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,357.03 and 515.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,357.03 and 515.35 is: 772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,357.03 = 515.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,357.03 = 515.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,357.03 × 515.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 699,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,345.41/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.10

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