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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.33, 1,244.07 and 552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.33, 1,244.07 and 552.31 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.33 : 1,244.07 = 552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.33/1,244.07 = 552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.33x = 1,244.07 × 552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.33x = 687,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,112.30/901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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