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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,244.62 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,244.62 and 680.44 is: 939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,244.62 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,244.62 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,244.62 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 846,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,889.23/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.03

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