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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,349.10 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,349.10 and 575.46 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,349.10 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,349.10 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,349.10 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 776,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,353.09/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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