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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.33, 1,243.86 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.33, 1,243.86 and 551.81 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.33 : 1,243.86 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.33/1,243.86 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.33x = 1,243.86 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.33x = 686,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,375.43/901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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