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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.83, 1,351.26 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.83, 1,351.26 and 576.48 is: 863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.83 : 1,351.26 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.83/1,351.26 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.83x = 1,351.26 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.83x = 778,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,974.36/901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.77

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