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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,350.92 and 511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,350.92 and 511.09 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,350.92 = 511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,350.92 = 511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,350.92 × 511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 690,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,439.15/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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