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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,350.48 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,350.48 and 535.68 is: 803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,350.48 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,350.48 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,350.48 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 723,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,425.13/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.22

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