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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.57, 1,353.33 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.57, 1,353.33 and 535.44 is: 804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.57 : 1,353.33 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.57/1,353.33 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.57x = 1,353.33 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.57x = 724,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,627.02/900.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.63

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