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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,349.74 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,349.74 and 694.74 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,349.74 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,349.74 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,349.74 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 937,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,713.36/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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