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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,244.37 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,244.37 and 552.40 is: 762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,244.37 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,244.37 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,244.37 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 687,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,389.99/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.72

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