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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.69, 1,351.55 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.69, 1,351.55 and 406.95 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.69 : 1,351.55 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.69/1,351.55 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.69x = 1,351.55 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.69x = 550,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,013.27/900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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