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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,244.20 and 679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,244.20 and 679.57 is: 938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,244.20 = 679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,244.20 = 679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,244.20 × 679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 845,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,520.99/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.41

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