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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,350.20 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,350.20 and 534.63 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,350.20 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,350.20 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,350.20 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 721,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,854.75/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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