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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,352.07 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,352.07 and 536.58 is: 805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,352.07 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,352.07 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,352.07 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 725,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,493.72/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.14

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