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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.78, 1,242.60 and 691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.78, 1,242.60 and 691.96 is: 953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.78 : 1,242.60 = 691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.78/1,242.60 = 691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.78x = 1,242.60 × 691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.78x = 859,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,829.50/901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.48

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