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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,348.48 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,348.48 and 534.12 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,348.48 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,348.48 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,348.48 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 720,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,250.14/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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