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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,246.02 and 714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,246.02 and 714.84 is: 987.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,246.02 = 714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,246.02 = 714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,246.02 × 714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 890,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,704.94/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.53

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