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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.43, 1,348.66 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.43, 1,348.66 and 693.48 is: 1,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.43 : 1,348.66 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.43/1,348.66 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.43x = 1,348.66 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.43x = 935,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,268.74/900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.69

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