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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.50, 1,350.24 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.50, 1,350.24 and 755.18 is: 1,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.50 : 1,350.24 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.50/1,350.24 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.50x = 1,350.24 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.50x = 1,019,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,674.24/900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.34

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