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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,351.56 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,351.56 and 536.16 is: 803.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,351.56 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,351.56 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,351.56 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 724,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,652.41/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.99

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