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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.27, 1,351.31 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.27, 1,351.31 and 510.72 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.27 : 1,351.31 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.27/1,351.31 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.27x = 1,351.31 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.27x = 690,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,133.42/900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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