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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.96, 1,246.04 and 714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.96, 1,246.04 and 714.84 is: 987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.96 : 1,246.04 = 714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.96/1,246.04 = 714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.96x = 1,246.04 × 714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.96x = 890,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,719.23/901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.54

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