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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,351.22 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,351.22 and 535.64 is: 802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,351.22 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,351.22 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,351.22 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 723,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,767.48/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.43

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