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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,346.88 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,346.88 and 552.96 is: 827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,346.88 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,346.88 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,346.88 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 744,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,770.76/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.08

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