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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,242.51 and 634.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,242.51 and 634.91 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,242.51 = 634.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,242.51 = 634.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,242.51 × 634.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 788,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,873.43/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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