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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.81, 1,351.35 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.81, 1,351.35 and 515.25 is: 772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.81 : 1,351.35 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.81/1,351.35 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.81x = 1,351.35 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.81x = 696,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,283.09/900.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.95

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