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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,349.38 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,349.38 and 577.01 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,349.38 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,349.38 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,349.38 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 778,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,607.20/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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