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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,244.76 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,244.76 and 652.52 is: 900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,244.76 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,244.76 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,244.76 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 812,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,230.80/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.90

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