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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,243.94 and 552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,243.94 and 552.09 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,243.94 = 552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,243.94 = 552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,243.94 × 552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 686,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,762.00/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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