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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,352.70 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,352.70 and 415.26 is: 622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,352.70 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,352.70 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,352.70 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 561,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,722.20/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.89

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