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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,243.11 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,243.11 and 552.22 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,243.11 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,243.11 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,243.11 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 686,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,469.17/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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