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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,352.23 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,352.23 and 555.37 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,352.23 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,352.23 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,352.23 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 750,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,983.21/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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