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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.61, 1,353.36 and 572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.61, 1,353.36 and 572.93 is: 860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.61 : 1,353.36 = 572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.61/1,353.36 = 572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.61x = 1,353.36 × 572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.61x = 775,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,380.54/901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.00

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