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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,352.34 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,352.34 and 536.40 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,352.34 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,352.34 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,352.34 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 725,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,395.18/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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