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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,351.29 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,351.29 and 575.65 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,351.29 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,351.29 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,351.29 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 777,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,863.33/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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