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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,350.41 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,350.41 and 414.13 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,350.41 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,350.41 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,350.41 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 559,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,242.38/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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