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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,244.30 and 691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,244.30 and 691.47 is: 954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,244.30 = 691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,244.30 = 691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,244.30 × 691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 860,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,392.66/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.32

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