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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,351.96 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,351.96 and 536.72 is: 804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,351.96 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,351.96 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,351.96 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 725,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,623.97/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.75

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