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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.62, 1,350.02 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.62, 1,350.02 and 553.89 is: 830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.62 : 1,350.02 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.62/1,350.02 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.62x = 1,350.02 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.62x = 747,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,758.32/900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.27

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