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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.03, 1,244.01 and 635.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.03, 1,244.01 and 635.89 is: 877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.03 : 1,244.01 = 635.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.03/1,244.01 = 635.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.03x = 1,244.01 × 635.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.03x = 791,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,053.52/901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.94

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