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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.13, 1,350.73 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.13, 1,350.73 and 387.13 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.13 : 1,350.73 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.13/1,350.73 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.13x = 1,350.73 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.13x = 522,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,908.10/900.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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