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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,350.90 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,350.90 and 549.60 is: 823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,350.90 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,350.90 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,350.90 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 742,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,454.64/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.17

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