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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,351.68 and 576.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,351.68 and 576.13 is: 864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,351.68 = 576.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,351.68 = 576.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,351.68 × 576.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 778,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,743.40/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.75

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