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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.64, 1,349.36 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.64, 1,349.36 and 611.04 is: 915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.64 : 1,349.36 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.64/1,349.36 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.64x = 1,349.36 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.64x = 824,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,512.93/900.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.47

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