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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,425.96 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,425.96 and 511.95 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,425.96 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,425.96 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,425.96 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 730,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,020.22/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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