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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.07, 1,242.72 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.07, 1,242.72 and 691.75 is: 954.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.07 : 1,242.72 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.07/1,242.72 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.07x = 1,242.72 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.07x = 859,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,652.92/901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.03

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