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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.77, 1,244.88 and 702.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.77, 1,244.88 and 702.21 is: 969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.77 : 1,244.88 = 702.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.77/1,244.88 = 702.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.77x = 1,244.88 × 702.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.77x = 874,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,167.18/901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.39

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