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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.91, 1,359.25 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.91, 1,359.25 and 517.23 is: 775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.91 : 1,359.25 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.91/1,359.25 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.91x = 1,359.25 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.91x = 703,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,044.88/906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.21

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