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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,358.73 and 516.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,358.73 and 516.51 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,358.73 = 516.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,358.73 = 516.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,358.73 × 516.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 701,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,797.63/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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