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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.93, 1,351.64 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.93, 1,351.64 and 506.26 is: 758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.93 : 1,351.64 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.93/1,351.64 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.93x = 1,351.64 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.93x = 684,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,281.27/901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.69

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