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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,243.54 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,243.54 and 551.82 is: 761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,243.54 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,243.54 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,243.54 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 686,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,210.24/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.54

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