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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,244.37 and 653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,244.37 and 653.29 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,244.37 = 653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,244.37 = 653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,244.37 × 653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 812,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,934.48/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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