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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,350.70 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,350.70 and 554.04 is: 831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,350.70 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,350.70 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,350.70 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 748,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,342.00/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.20

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