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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,352.61 and 572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,352.61 and 572.43 is: 859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,352.61 = 572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,352.61 = 572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,352.61 × 572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 774,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,274.54/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.25

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