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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,244.01 and 690.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,244.01 and 690.82 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,244.01 = 690.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,244.01 = 690.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,244.01 × 690.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 859,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,388.71/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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