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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.28, 1,351.75 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.28, 1,351.75 and 555.06 is: 833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.28 : 1,351.75 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.28/1,351.75 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.28x = 1,351.75 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.28x = 750,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,302.36/900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.41

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