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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,350.10 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,350.10 and 511.11 is: 765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,350.10 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,350.10 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,350.10 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 690,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,050.25/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.29

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