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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,348.14 and 641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,348.14 and 641.61 is: 960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,348.14 = 641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,348.14 = 641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,348.14 × 641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 864,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,980.11/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.01

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