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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,349.22 and 554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,349.22 and 554.82 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,349.22 = 554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,349.22 = 554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,349.22 × 554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 748,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,574.24/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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