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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.77, 1,358.53 and 516.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.77, 1,358.53 and 516.35 is: 773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.77 : 1,358.53 = 516.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.77/1,358.53 = 516.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.77x = 1,358.53 × 516.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.77x = 701,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,476.97/906.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.60

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