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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,349.27 and 642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,349.27 and 642.36 is: 961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,349.27 = 642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,349.27 = 642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,349.27 × 642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 866,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,717.08/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.14

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