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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,350.55 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,350.55 and 407.84 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,350.55 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,350.55 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,350.55 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 550,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,800.92/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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