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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.09, 1,350.38 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.09, 1,350.38 and 283.79 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.09 : 1,350.38 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.09/1,350.38 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.09x = 1,350.38 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.09x = 383,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,228.43/900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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