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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,242.06 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,242.06 and 652.08 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,242.06 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,242.06 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,242.06 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 809,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,922.48/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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