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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.53, 1,350.93 and 510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.53, 1,350.93 and 510.65 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.53 : 1,350.93 = 510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.53/1,350.93 = 510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.53x = 1,350.93 × 510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.53x = 689,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,852.40/900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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