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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.16, 1,350.84 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.16, 1,350.84 and 607.82 is: 912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.16 : 1,350.84 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.16/1,350.84 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.16x = 1,350.84 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.16x = 821,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,067.57/900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.14

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