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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,242.93 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,242.93 and 679.32 is: 937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,242.93 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,242.93 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,242.93 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 844,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,340.99/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.05

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