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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,350.47 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,350.47 and 535.14 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,350.47 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,350.47 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,350.47 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 722,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,691.85/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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