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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,352.03 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,352.03 and 511.07 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,352.03 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,352.03 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,352.03 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 690,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,972.66/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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