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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,352.43 and 576.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,352.43 and 576.63 is: 865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,352.43 = 576.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,352.43 = 576.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,352.43 × 576.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 779,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,851.71/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.51

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