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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,349.61 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,349.61 and 283.60 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,349.61 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,349.61 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,349.61 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 382,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,750.02/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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