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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.25, 1,348.25 and 574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.25, 1,348.25 and 574.63 is: 860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.25 : 1,348.25 = 574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.25/1,348.25 = 574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.25x = 1,348.25 × 574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.25x = 774,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,738.65/900.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.58

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