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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,244.24 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,244.24 and 552.15 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,244.24 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,244.24 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,244.24 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 687,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,004.36/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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