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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.41, 1,347.56 and 553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.41, 1,347.56 and 553.96 is: 829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.41 : 1,347.56 = 553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.41/1,347.56 = 553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.41x = 1,347.56 × 553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.41x = 746,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,490.28/900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.06

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