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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.64, 1,350.72 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.64, 1,350.72 and 284.20 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.64 : 1,350.72 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.64/1,350.72 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.64x = 1,350.72 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.64x = 383,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,874.62/900.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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