Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,349 and 575.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,349 and 575.12 is: 861.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900.74 : 1,349 = 575.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900.74/1,349 = 575.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900.74x = 1,349 × 575.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900.74x = 775,836.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,836.88/900.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861.33
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