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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.65, 1,349.73 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.65, 1,349.73 and 437.50 is: 655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.65 : 1,349.73 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.65/1,349.73 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.65x = 1,349.73 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.65x = 590,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,508.56/900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.65

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