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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,245.06 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,245.06 and 552.60 is: 762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,245.06 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,245.06 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,245.06 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 688,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,020.16/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.94

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