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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,349.69 and 694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,349.69 and 694.86 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,349.69 = 694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,349.69 = 694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,349.69 × 694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 937,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,842.12/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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