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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,359 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,359 and 516.20 is: 774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,359 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,359 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,359 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 701,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,515.80/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.03

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