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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,244.10 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,244.10 and 552.12 is: 761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,244.10 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,244.10 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,244.10 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 686,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,892.49/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.94

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