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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,350.54 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,350.54 and 554.58 is: 831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,350.54 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,350.54 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,350.54 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 748,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,982.47/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.04

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