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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,349.10 and 683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,349.10 and 683.76 is: 1,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,349.10 = 683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,349.10 = 683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,349.10 × 683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 922,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,460.62/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.39

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