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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,350.86 and 612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,350.86 and 612.04 is: 916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,350.86 = 612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,350.86 = 612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,350.86 × 612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 826,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,780.35/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.97

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