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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.73, 1,349.92 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.73, 1,349.92 and 412.70 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.73 : 1,349.92 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.73/1,349.92 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.73x = 1,349.92 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.73x = 557,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,109.92/900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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