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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.65, 1,345.42 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.65, 1,345.42 and 714.42 is: 1,066.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.65 : 1,345.42 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.65/1,345.42 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.65x = 1,345.42 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.65x = 961,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,194.96/901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.04

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