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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.74, 1,353.42 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.74, 1,353.42 and 608.52 is: 913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.74 : 1,353.42 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.74/1,353.42 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.74x = 1,353.42 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.74x = 823,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,583.14/901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.33

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