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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,349.13 and 575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,349.13 and 575.42 is: 861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,349.13 = 575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,349.13 = 575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,349.13 × 575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 776,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,313.51/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.57

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