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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.96, 1,350.51 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.96, 1,350.51 and 576.34 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.96 : 1,350.51 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.96/1,350.51 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.96x = 1,350.51 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.96x = 778,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,352.93/901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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