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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,350.10 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,350.10 and 535.04 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,350.10 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,350.10 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,350.10 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 722,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,357.50/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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