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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.53, 1,353.83 and 719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.53, 1,353.83 and 719.90 is: 1,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.53 : 1,353.83 = 719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.53/1,353.83 = 719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.53x = 1,353.83 × 719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.53x = 974,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,611.85/900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.27

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