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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,351.77 and 555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,351.77 and 555.45 is: 832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,351.77 = 555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,351.77 = 555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,351.77 × 555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 750,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,840.65/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.55

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