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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.38, 1,350.05 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.38, 1,350.05 and 535.43 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.38 : 1,350.05 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.38/1,350.05 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.38x = 1,350.05 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.38x = 722,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,847.84/900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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