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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,351.72 and 516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,351.72 and 516.13 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,351.72 = 516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,351.72 = 516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,351.72 × 516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 697,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,663.24/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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