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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,242.92 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,242.92 and 551.97 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,242.92 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,242.92 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,242.92 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 686,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,051.79/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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