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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,347.39 and 718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,347.39 and 718.49 is: 1,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,347.39 = 718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,347.39 = 718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,347.39 × 718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 968,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,079.50/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.77

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