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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,351.77 and 511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,351.77 and 511.23 is: 766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,351.77 = 511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,351.77 = 511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,351.77 × 511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 691,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,068.76/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.96

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