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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,349.77 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,349.77 and 505.01 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,349.77 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,349.77 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,349.77 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 681,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,638.07/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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