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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.66, 1,351.98 and 536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.66, 1,351.98 and 536.68 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.66 : 1,351.98 = 536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.66/1,351.98 = 536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.66x = 1,351.98 × 536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.66x = 725,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,580.63/901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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