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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,350.56 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,350.56 and 535.24 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,350.56 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,350.56 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,350.56 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 722,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,873.73/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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