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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,349.88 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,349.88 and 534.72 is: 801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,349.88 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,349.88 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,349.88 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 721,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,807.83/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.47

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