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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.11, 1,350.17 and 515.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.11, 1,350.17 and 515.09 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.11 : 1,350.17 = 515.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.11/1,350.17 = 515.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.11x = 1,350.17 × 515.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.11x = 695,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,464.77/900.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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