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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,243.98 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,243.98 and 552.24 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,243.98 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,243.98 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,243.98 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 686,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,975.52/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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