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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,351.80 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,351.80 and 511.80 is: 766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,351.80 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,351.80 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,351.80 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 691,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,851.24/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.68

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