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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,244.66 and 713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,244.66 and 713.84 is: 986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,244.66 = 713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,244.66 = 713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,244.66 × 713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 888,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,488.09/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.16

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