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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.87, 1,351.32 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.87, 1,351.32 and 536.20 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.87 : 1,351.32 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.87/1,351.32 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.87x = 1,351.32 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.87x = 724,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,577.78/901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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