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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.43, 1,244.14 and 716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.43, 1,244.14 and 716.33 is: 988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.43 : 1,244.14 = 716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.43/1,244.14 = 716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.43x = 1,244.14 × 716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.43x = 891,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,216.13/901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.66

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