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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,244.52 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,244.52 and 552.60 is: 762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,244.52 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,244.52 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,244.52 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 687,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,721.75/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.61

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