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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,347.75 and 554.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,347.75 and 554.09 is: 829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,347.75 = 554.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,347.75 = 554.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,347.75 × 554.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 746,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,765.29/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.25

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