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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,344.45 and 791.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,344.45 and 791.31 is: 1,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,344.45 = 791.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,344.45 = 791.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,344.45 × 791.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 1,063,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,876.73/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.22

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