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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.82, 1,354.55 and 537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.82, 1,354.55 and 537.32 is: 807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.82 : 1,354.55 = 537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.82/1,354.55 = 537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.82x = 1,354.55 × 537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.82x = 727,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,817.35/901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.06

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