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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.78, 1,352.66 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.78, 1,352.66 and 534.14 is: 801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.78 : 1,352.66 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.78/1,352.66 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.78x = 1,352.66 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.78x = 722,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,505.45/901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.20

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