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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.10, 1,343.61 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.10, 1,343.61 and 790.75 is: 1,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.10 : 1,343.61 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.10/1,343.61 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.10x = 1,343.61 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.10x = 1,062,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,459.61/900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.38

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