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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,245.83 and 652.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,245.83 and 652.90 is: 901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,245.83 = 652.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,245.83 = 652.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,245.83 × 652.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 813,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,402.41/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.81

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