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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.70, 1,353.70 and 696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.70, 1,353.70 and 696.42 is: 1,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.70 : 1,353.70 = 696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.70/1,353.70 = 696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.70x = 1,353.70 × 696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.70x = 942,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,743.75/901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.52

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