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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,350.79 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,350.79 and 553.51 is: 829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,350.79 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,350.79 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,350.79 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 747,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,671.01/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.70

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