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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.65, 1,350.71 and 571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.65, 1,350.71 and 571.09 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.65 : 1,350.71 = 571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.65/1,350.71 = 571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.65x = 1,350.71 × 571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.65x = 771,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,376.97/900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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