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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.51, 1,243.48 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.51, 1,243.48 and 621.75 is: 857.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.51 : 1,243.48 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.51/1,243.48 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.51x = 1,243.48 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.51x = 773,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,133.69/901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.60

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