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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.29, 1,349.27 and 694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.29, 1,349.27 and 694.42 is: 1,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.29 : 1,349.27 = 694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.29/1,349.27 = 694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.29x = 1,349.27 × 694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.29x = 936,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,964.36/900.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.74

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