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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.45, 1,348.97 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.45, 1,348.97 and 510.20 is: 765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.45 : 1,348.97 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.45/1,348.97 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.45x = 1,348.97 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.45x = 688,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,237.75/899.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.18

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