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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.13, 1,350.33 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.13, 1,350.33 and 283.69 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.13 : 1,350.33 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.13/1,350.33 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.13x = 1,350.33 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.13x = 383,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,075.12/900.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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