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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,241.33 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,241.33 and 714.42 is: 983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,241.33 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,241.33 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,241.33 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 886,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,827.41/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.69

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