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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.51, 1,347.39 and 641.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.51, 1,347.39 and 641.11 is: 959.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.51 : 1,347.39 = 641.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.51/1,347.39 = 641.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.51x = 1,347.39 × 641.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.51x = 863,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,824.24/900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.26

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