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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,350.06 and 510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,350.06 and 510.82 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,350.06 = 510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,350.06 = 510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,350.06 × 510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 689,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,637.65/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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