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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,346.79 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,346.79 and 653.49 is: 977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,346.79 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,346.79 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,346.79 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 880,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,113.80/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.90

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