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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,348.17 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,348.17 and 573.80 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,348.17 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,348.17 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,348.17 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 773,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,579.95/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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