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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,244.16 and 791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,244.16 and 791.84 is: 1,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,244.16 = 791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,244.16 = 791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,244.16 × 791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 985,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,175.65/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.38

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