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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.66, 1,255.35 and 511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.66, 1,255.35 and 511.33 is: 705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.66 : 1,255.35 = 511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.66/1,255.35 = 511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.66x = 1,255.35 × 511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.66x = 641,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,898.12/909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.65

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