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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.53, 1,255.19 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.53, 1,255.19 and 511.31 is: 705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.53 : 1,255.19 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.53/1,255.19 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.53x = 1,255.19 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.53x = 641,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,795.62/909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.64

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