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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,244.84 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,244.84 and 649.92 is: 897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,244.84 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,244.84 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,244.84 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 809,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,046.41/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.19

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