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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.11, 1,353.45 and 511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.11, 1,353.45 and 511.78 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.11 : 1,353.45 = 511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.11/1,353.45 = 511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.11x = 1,353.45 × 511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.11x = 692,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,668.64/902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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