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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,247.31 and 717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,247.31 and 717.18 is: 991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,247.31 = 717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,247.31 = 717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,247.31 × 717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 894,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,545.79/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.89

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