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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,242.63 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,242.63 and 621.54 is: 857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,242.63 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,242.63 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,242.63 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 772,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,344.25/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.05

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