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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,347.30 and 668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,347.30 and 668.37 is: 1,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,347.30 = 668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,347.30 = 668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,347.30 × 668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 900,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,494.90/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.52

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