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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.35, 1,348.79 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.35, 1,348.79 and 552.67 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.35 : 1,348.79 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.35/1,348.79 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.35x = 1,348.79 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.35x = 745,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,437.22/900.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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