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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,351.26 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,351.26 and 284.52 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,351.26 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,351.26 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,351.26 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 384,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,460.50/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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