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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,349.03 and 553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,349.03 and 553.36 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,349.03 = 553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,349.03 = 553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,349.03 × 553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 746,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,494.43/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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