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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,351.77 and 491.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,351.77 and 491.15 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,351.77 = 491.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,351.77 = 491.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,351.77 × 491.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 663,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,915.08/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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