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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.05, 1,350.07 and 412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.05, 1,350.07 and 412.75 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.05 : 1,350.07 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.05/1,350.07 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.05x = 1,350.07 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.05x = 557,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,241.39/900.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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