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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,349.91 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,349.91 and 576.30 is: 863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,349.91 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,349.91 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,349.91 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 777,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,953.13/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.07

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