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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.91, 1,351.12 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.91, 1,351.12 and 554.22 is: 830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.91 : 1,351.12 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.91/1,351.12 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.91x = 1,351.12 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.91x = 748,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,817.73/901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.26

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