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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.66, 1,351.50 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.66, 1,351.50 and 554.02 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.66 : 1,351.50 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.66/1,351.50 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.66x = 1,351.50 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.66x = 748,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,758.03/901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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