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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,349.28 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,349.28 and 718.08 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,349.28 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,349.28 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,349.28 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 968,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,890.98/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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