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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,350.78 and 694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,350.78 and 694.84 is: 1,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,350.78 = 694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,350.78 = 694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,350.78 × 694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 938,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,575.98/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.64

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