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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,351.92 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,351.92 and 562.08 is: 843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,351.92 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,351.92 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,351.92 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 759,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,887.19/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.12

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