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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.31, 1,349.21 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.31, 1,349.21 and 695.36 is: 1,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.31 : 1,349.21 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.31/1,349.21 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.31x = 1,349.21 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.31x = 938,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,176.44/901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.91

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