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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,245.05 and 652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,245.05 and 652.33 is: 901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,245.05 = 652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,245.05 = 652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,245.05 × 652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 812,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,183.47/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.01

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