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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,353.07 and 555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,353.07 and 555.93 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,353.07 = 555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,353.07 = 555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,353.07 × 555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 752,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,212.90/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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