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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,351.80 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,351.80 and 622.80 is: 934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,351.80 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,351.80 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,351.80 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 841,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,901.04/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.20

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