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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,358.98 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,358.98 and 516.44 is: 773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,358.98 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,358.98 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,358.98 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 701,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,833.74/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.86

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