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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.21, 1,243.29 and 705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.21, 1,243.29 and 705.19 is: 972.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.21 : 1,243.29 = 705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.21/1,243.29 = 705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.21x = 1,243.29 × 705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.21x = 876,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,755.68/901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.87

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