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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,351.52 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,351.52 and 511.20 is: 766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,351.52 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,351.52 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,351.52 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 690,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,897.02/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.80

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