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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,352.52 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,352.52 and 511.80 is: 767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,352.52 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,352.52 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,352.52 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 692,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,219.74/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.24

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