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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,350.08 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,350.08 and 283.92 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,350.08 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,350.08 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,350.08 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 383,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,314.71/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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