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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,348.52 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,348.52 and 554.27 is: 829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,348.52 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,348.52 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,348.52 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 747,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,434.67/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.49

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