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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,348.38 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,348.38 and 574.92 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,348.38 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,348.38 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,348.38 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 775,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,207.76/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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