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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.51, 1,348.53 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.51, 1,348.53 and 704.49 is: 1,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.51 : 1,348.53 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.51/1,348.53 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.51x = 1,348.53 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.51x = 950,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,025.90/900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.99

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