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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,351.80 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,351.80 and 511.20 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,351.80 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,351.80 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,351.80 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 691,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,040.16/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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