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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,351.40 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,351.40 and 413.92 is: 620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,351.40 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,351.40 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,351.40 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 559,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,366.04/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.74

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