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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,354.20 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,354.20 and 577.36 is: 867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,354.20 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,354.20 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,354.20 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 781,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,860.91/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.42

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