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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,350.14 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,350.14 and 437.82 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,350.14 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,350.14 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,350.14 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 591,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,118.29/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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