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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,352.90 and 718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,352.90 and 718.88 is: 1,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,352.90 = 718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,352.90 = 718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,352.90 × 718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 972,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,567.78/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.31

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