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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,350.77 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,350.77 and 284.44 is: 426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,350.77 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,350.77 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,350.77 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 384,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,213.02/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.64

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