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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,353.14 and 698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,353.14 and 698.43 is: 1,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,353.14 = 698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,353.14 = 698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,353.14 × 698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 945,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,077.77/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.44

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