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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,351.41 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,351.41 and 511.87 is: 766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,351.41 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,351.41 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,351.41 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 691,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,746.24/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.99

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