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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,357.82 and 516.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,357.82 and 516.29 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,357.82 = 516.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,357.82 = 516.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,357.82 × 516.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 701,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,019.52/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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