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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,352.43 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,352.43 and 532.08 is: 797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,352.43 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,352.43 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,352.43 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 719,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,600.95/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.88

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