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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.33, 1,424.85 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.33, 1,424.85 and 511.80 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.33 : 1,424.85 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.33/1,424.85 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.33x = 1,424.85 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.33x = 729,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,238.23/951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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