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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,351.56 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,351.56 and 708.96 is: 1,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,351.56 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,351.56 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,351.56 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 958,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,201.98/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.40

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