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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,351.89 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,351.89 and 414.72 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,351.89 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,351.89 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,351.89 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 560,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,655.82/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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