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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,350.72 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,350.72 and 558.72 is: 837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,350.72 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,350.72 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,350.72 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 754,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,674.28/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.19

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