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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.52, 1,349.46 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.52, 1,349.46 and 553.84 is: 829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.52 : 1,349.46 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.52/1,349.46 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.52x = 1,349.46 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.52x = 747,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,381.55/900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.95

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