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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.93, 1,350.08 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.93, 1,350.08 and 510.11 is: 765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.93 : 1,350.08 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.93/1,350.08 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.93x = 1,350.08 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.93x = 688,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,689.31/899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.27

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