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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,348.15 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,348.15 and 717.96 is: 1,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,348.15 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,348.15 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,348.15 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 967,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,915.98/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.10

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